Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America
Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2020278
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 21st century
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo examines the historical and ongoing impact of white male dominance in the United States. Through personal narratives and historical analysis, Oluo explores how systemic inequality affects people of diverse backgrounds and calls for change to create a more equitable society.
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Challenging
Contemplative
Unnerving
Emotional
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Ijeoma Oluo's Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America offers a compelling critique of systemic inequality, praised for its engaging prose and insightful historical analysis. Some readers find it repetitive, while others appreciate its thoroughness and personal anecdotes. Overall, it effectively challenges readers to reconsider privilege and power dynamics.
Who Should Read Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America?
Readers interested in Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo likely enjoy critical examinations of race, gender, and privilege in society. Fans of works like White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates will find Oluo's insights engaging and thought-provoking.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 21st century
2020
Adult
18+ years
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